Accountants Prepared To Give Up Money For Shorter Week

Wed, 04 May 2011

Two out of every three accountants in the UK are willing to give up part of the salary for a longer weekend, new research has found.

A survey conducted by specialist recruitment firm Marks Sattin revealed that around two-thirds of accountancy and financial service professionals would be happy to receive £11,000 less a year in exchange for a four-day working week.

Dave Way, managing director of Marks Sattin, said the findings showed that an increasing number of accountants, auditors and other finance professionals are seeking a better a work-life balance.

He commented: "Since the recession, people have had to knuckle down and work harder, but as the economy picks up and there is less pressure on employers to make redundancies, people are increasingly prioritising a work-life balance."

"During hard times, work increases and people work longer hours; the quality of their lifestyle becomes less of an issue when they are constantly looking over their shoulders."

"Employers now need to look at whether or not their current employment terms are flexible enough to satisfy this demand."
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